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French Courses in Montreux, Switzerland

This small town on Lake Geneva is the pearl of the Swiss Riviera. Welcoming visitors from throughout the whole world has become a way of life for this charming place, which is home to just over 20,000 inhabitants. In summer the town's pulse quickens as a diverse and vibrant public from all over the world gets into the spirit of the famous jazz festival. In Montreux every season is wonderful. Montreux is an idyllic place to attend French courses in Switzerland.

In the background the Alps form a magnificent panorama as well as being an all-year-round sports paradise. The school enjoys an ideal position in the centre of town, just a stone's throw from the lake, which is a major attraction in itself, popular with people everywhere. The colourful, palm-lined lake promenade offers up countless treasures as you make your way along it: small coves suitable for bathing that are ideal for celebrations of every kind and where crowds of students and families gather on warm summer evenings, panoramic terraces and international restaurants, a conference centre whose cultural agenda could not be more international, and for history lovers an imposing 13th-century castle accessible by foot from the lakeside promenade. Major cities are also within easy reach – Lausanne and Geneva are just 20 minutes and an hour away respectively from Montreux.

Choose to learn French in Switzerland and you will enjoy the perfect setting for learning, at the very heart of Europe, less than 2 hours from Paris, London, Milan, Munich or Barcelona

French Courses in Montreux, Switzerland - Fees

Accommodation Fees

Our French School in Montreux, Switzerland

Our French school in Montreux, Switzerland is located on the city's main street in one of Switzerland 's most famous tourist spots, on the banks of Lake Geneva near the beautiful lakeside promenade lined with exotic trees. You can easily get to our French language school from your accommodation by bus or train, as the bus and train stations are 5 minutes away by foot. The course centre features bright, comfortable classrooms, and some of them have a stunning view of the lake and the Alps. The small size of our French school in Montreux, Switzerland allows us to offer each student personal attention and to assist you when you arrive and throughout your stay. Furthermore, you may use the many computer stations or the wireless network, which covers the entire school, to access the internet and your e-mail free of charge. After your classes, you may stroll with other students right onto terraces that line the shores of Lake Geneva or head over to the nearby shops.

Our French Language Courses in Montreux, Switzerland

A range of French courses with varying levels of intensity are offered all year long at our Montreux centre. You can choose the number of lessons and module type that are right for you depending upon your needs, goals, interests and the length of your stay.

Standard Group (20 hrs)

• Elementary to advanced levels
• Course duration: from 1 to 52 weeks
• 20 lessons per week
• Available all year round
• Course intake each Monday

Standard French courses enable you to gain a solid grounding in all key aspects of the French language while allowing you to dedicate much of the day to other activities.

Standard Group (25 hrs)

• Elementary to advanced levels

• Course duration: from 1 to 52 weeks
• 25 lessons per week
• Available all year round
• Course intake each Monday

By enrolling on this French course, you will be taking advantage of the opportunity to progress more rapidly as you learn French. In addition to the Standard French coursework, you will attend 5 additional communication oriented lessons each week. However, you will still have plenty of free time for extracurricular activities.

Standard Group (30 hrs)

• Elementary to advanced levels
• Course duration: from 1 to 52 weeks
• 30 lessons per week
• Available all year round
• Course intake each Monday

With 30 lessons per week, this module allows students to progress as quickly as possible. With six lessons a day, you will quickly achieve the goals that you have set for yourself. If your time is limited, the 30-lesson course module may also be the right choice for you.

Individual French Courses

• Elementary to advanced levels
• Available all year round (except July and August)
• Individual

To achieve your specific objectives, take a few private courses customised to suit your particular needs, goals and interests.

For details of more specialized courses, such as French examination preparation and French for 50+, please contact us and we'll endeavor to offer the course of your choice

At the end of your course, you will be awarded a course certificate that lists all the details of the programme that you have completed and the highest level that you have achieved. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to sit one of the examinations that are offered every month at our course centres or sit the DELF examination at the regional examination centre. Regardless of your level, you will be able to sit barometer-type examinations, such as the TCF or TEF, and receive an official certificate that is recognised by the Ministère de l'Education Française (French Ministry of Education) as well as internationally.

Prices include: Tuition, learning material, assessment test, certification, social program as described, student card, accommodation placement and taxes.

French Courses in Montreux, Switzerland - Accommodation

Host family

Staying with a host family offers another dimension of language learning that takes place naturally when you are not even thinking about it during mealtime conversation or a “movie” night or while playing a board game. Homestays with host families are an excellent opportunity to soak up the local culture as you discover the mentalities, expressions, and daily lives of native speakers. We are very well acquainted with all of our host families, and each family has satisfied our quality criteria.

Students' Apartments (over 18 yrs. old)

The student apartments are located in the heart of Montreux within walking distance of the course centre, business centres, restaurants, bars and cinemas, the lake, the railway station and the central post office. This accommodation is intended for students who wish to make socialising a priority while enjoying a high degree of independence. Very comfortable single and double rooms are available. All apartments feature a television set, a fully equipped kitchen, a washing machine, a free Internet connection as well as WiFi access.

Courses without accommodation

If you already have accommodation in the area, you are most welcome to study and take part in activities organised by the school like any other student. In that case, only tuition fees apply.

Please note: All prices are quoted in Swiss Francs (CHF). For the equivalent in your currency, please visit www.xe.com/ucc.